The San Antonio Spurs toppled the defending league champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup, and surge in the power rankings as a result.

The Spurs clinched a 111-109 victory over the Thunder, with Wembanyama scoring 22 points after a 12-game hiatus.

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander believes there is "a good chance" the Thunder and Spurs will be an incredible rivalry in the NBA.

The OKC Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs face off tonight in NBA Cup action — here's the channel, schedule, streaming and more.

Excitement builds as the San Antonio Spurs face the dominant Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals this Saturday in Las Vegas. Victor Wemban

Oklahoma City's 16-game winning streak has ended with a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the NBA Cup semifinals.

Spurs trade idea sees San Antonio complete 'Luka Doncic-like heist' involving De'Aaron Fox originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The San Antonio Spurs are making noise in the Western Conference.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday during the NBA Cup Semi Final matchup. The Thunder are healthier than they have ever been this season and the Spurs get Victor Wembanyama back into the fold.

Preview the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA matchup with San Antonio, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

Last night's NBA Cup semifinal between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs lived up to its billing. Mitch Johnson's team played in a game with true playoff intensity and earned a 111–109 win against the reigning champions.